Looking Ahead to 2016 (The Goal-Getter in Me)

It’s been 9 years that I’ve been blogging off and on (I started this blog in January 2007).  This is Part 3 of 3 in my 2015 yearly review.   5 PLACES I WANTED TO GO in 2015–and those To Be Continued… – NYC (I did that in July, visiting old friends I hadn’t seen

2015 in Review and Ree-flections

OK, it’s that time again. Time to recap my life in 2015 with a few short posts. Part 1 of 3: “Ree-flections” on 2015 3 of my FAVORITE MEMORIES in 2015, Which All Happened in July – Our family trip across New England – Dancing with the dance ministry at my church – Reconnecting with

20 and Counting

The following is the transcript from my entry for “Thanks, Podcasting” over at Libsyn, which is my media host for my podcast, Kickin’ it with Daree. If you haven’t heard the show, what are you waiting for? Check it out!   You can also listen to the audio that goes with the transcript below. ———————

Too Picky? Why Yes I Am, and Proud of It!

As a single woman, sometimes people tell me I am just too picky.  I call it “selective.” Everyone has preferences, but there are some important situations in which you SHOULD be picky, which I discuss in this video I originally shot on Periscope.  It was inspired by Master Brand Coach Jai Stone, when she said,

This Goal-Getter Got Another One: I’m Now a Certified Life Coach!

Aww yeah! My goal-getting just won’t stop. I have wanted to make my life coaching gift “official” since 2008, when I first became the client of a life coach in New York City. She was the one who encouraged me to write my first book. Fast forward 7 years of personal and professional obstacles and

Join Me During National Journal Writing Month #NaJoWriMo

Do you journal? Does it seem daunting, useless, or just something writers do? It doesn’t have to be. I’m a little late to the party, but Bakari Chavanu created NaJoWriMo at the beginning of this year as a practice to concentrate on journal writing for 4 months of the year.  I’ve been an avid journaler

Accepting the Apology You Never Got

Sometimes it’s hard to say “I was wrong” or “I need help.” Why? Because saying either of these phrases requires humility. Pride is an ingredient in every quarrel. It stirs up conflict and divides people. Humility, by contrast, heals. Guard against pride. If you find yourself constantly arguing, examine your life for pride. Be open

Can We Hang Out? How to Cultivate Meaningful Friendships as an Adult

How to create and cultivate friendships as an adult? With so many demands on our time, including jobs, school and family obligations, sometimes we don’t get to spend time with our friends as much as we’d like. Months and even years can go by without seeing friends who live in the same area. In an

We Are LIVE – Kickin’ It with Daree

Hey hey hey, I’m LIVE! You can now check out my brand new podcast episodes on my main website.  I’ve included a short intro below describing what the show is about, in case you didn’t see this post.    

2015: Looking Ahead

This blog is entering its 8th year (I started it in January 2007).  I usually write about goals and such between my birthday (in November) and the close of the year. This is Part 3 of 3 in my 2014 yearly review.   5 PLACES I WANT TO GO in 2015 – NYC (I would